Not every piece of furniture is suitable for outdoor use: Materials for outdoor furniture must have certain properties to meet the requirements for outdoor use.

Steel

Very robust metal that can be coated with various surface methods. For outdoor use, the surface must be galvanized before powder coating. This provides adequate protection against corrosion. For stainless steel, there are different quality levels, which are suitable for and which are not suitable for outdoor use.

Advantages: Very stable and durable! Very easy y-care and easy to clean!
Care instructions: Occasionally clean with water and mild soap and dry quickly.

Aluminum

Aluminum furniture is lightweight and therefore super handy to transport. At the same time, they are very robust and can be left outside even in the rain without any problems, optimal also for regions by the sea.

Advantages: Weatherproof! Lightweight and stable! Absolutely corrosion resistant!
Care instructions: Furniture made of aluminum does not require special care. Clear water or a gentle lye together with a soft cloth are perfectly sufficient for cleaning the surfaces.

Other materials for the outdoor area

An overview of all materials for the outdoor area incl. advantages and care instructions can be found in our material guide.

Material guide for outdoor furniture